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Friday, May 8, 2009

You Inspire Me...

This is a project that is near and dear to my heart. While I was at CHA with Michelle (Stamper's Dream) and Laurie (Just give me stamps), we saw such fun chipboard books in the Maya Road booth. When I saw this one, I just knew what I would do with it, and Michelle was kind enough to indulge my inspiration and order some of these.

Many of you know that Laurie and I are good friends that actually met through Splitcoaststampers almost 2 years ago. We had an immediate connection and have been close ever since. We've been through a lot these past 2 years with both ups and downs, and through it all she has inspired me in many ways with her strength, hope, faith, and much more. So, I thought I'd make this book highlighting what I admire so much in her and how she inspires me daily.

To make the flower, I just rubbed Worn Lipstick and Aged Mahogany (Ranger Distress Ink) directly onto the Grungepaper and ink distressed the edges with Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress Ink). For the leaves I rubbed Frayed Burlap and Pine Needles (Ranger Distress Ink) and then hand cut them.

The frame is like an emboss resist, only you don't have to do the embossing. The intricate patterns are already done for you. All I did was rub Frayed Burlap over the whole image, the Vintage Photo around the outer pattern (avoiding the center), and finally edging it with Walnut Stain (Ranger Distress Inks).

For the ornate brad, I just took one of the brads for the Build-a-Brad Kit (Chatterbox), and filled the center with a large Rhinestone (K&Company)

33 comments:

Oh...my...goodness. THAT is THE sweetest project and Laurie is going to LOVE it. Awwww, what sweet friends you are. You made me feel all misty so I can just imagine how Laurie is going to feel when she sees this. Awesome, girl! AWESOME!!

WOW! I don't even know where to begin. This is so over-the-top fabulous, and there are so many gorgeous and intricate details. I know you made this out of love, and it really shows, my friend. YOU inspire ME...in so many ways! I love your book, and I know Laurie will too!

Gives we warm fuzzines big time!!! How wonderful for you to do this for Laurie! Its so cool that the two of you will probably become life long friends all from an on-line connection! This is over the top gorgeous! Fabulous!

I get the feeling the ultimate compliment to you Tosh, would be for me to say that this looks like something Laurie would make! I know that would be happy because I know how you love what she does!

Gimme a sec here. I fell outta my chair and need to get back up so I can comment on this post. There. Whew! Next time you intend on knocking me outta my chair with your gorgeous and awe inspiring work, uh, a little warning please? Shall I warn Laurie to tie her shoelaces tightly because she's about to get her socks blown off?

Oh Tosh! Bare with me here, because I can barely type (my eyes seem to be leaking.... :-)! There are not enough words to describe how beautiful this is! I am SO blown away! And grateful! You have been SUCH an amazing friend to me! This is just SO like you! It's just YOU to do something so wonderful, so from your heart, so giving, and SO beautiful...because that is exactly who you are! Thank you soooo much Tosh...for everything!!

Tosh...what a wonderful friend you are---and amazingly talented too!!! What a STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS keepsake for Laurie. I know how much she means to you and i have a hunch she feels the same---how could she not?

well, girlfriend......it takes one to know one......what special friends you both are to each other.....she will love this, just as you would if she made it for you......nobody can take the place of a good soulmate friend....gorgeous

You and Laurie both seem to be such genuine, giving, loving and, of course, wonderfully creative individuals. You have kindly shared a very tangible artifact of your wonderful friendship and it is beautiful beyond words. I so appreciate that you have shared it with your readers. I think highly of both of you ladies.

Oh...my....gosh! This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen!!! Every single page is so powerful and full of love and beauty! What an awesome friend you are!!! (I hope this comment goes through....I don't think your blog likes my computer!!)

I'm really bad about leaving comments - but I really try when a piece really inspires me - well this is one of those pieces! Love the words you used to describe your friend - the colors and all the chip board you used on this project - it's a real beauty!!! Thanks for sharing this with the rest of us!

Ok Tosh, you left me with a lump in my throat at this beautiful tribute/gift for you dear friend Laurie. But then, when I read Laurie's comment, my heart just sighed. I have made a couple of friendships through SCS that I treasure everyday so this project has inspired me to do a little something for them - thank you Tosh. We should all have friendships like yours and Laurie's. ((big hugs))

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